Burness, Orkney Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burness, Orkney Islands.
Orkney Islands · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Burness are administered by Orkney Islands Council. View the full Orkney Islands Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burness
Burness, located in the Orkney Islands, is notable for its historical connections and contributions to various fields. The surname Burness is associated with several prominent individuals, including Courtney Taylor Burness, an American actress, and Don Burness, a celebrated All-American basketball player. Additionally, Gordon Burness made his mark as a soccer player in North America, while Pete Burness earned an Academy Award for his work in animation, showcasing the diverse talents linked to this name. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the cultural and historical significance of Burness may provide valuable context.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Orkney Islands
- Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
- LSOA: East Mainland - 01
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burness.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Burness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Burness.
- - Clickimin (Land Near), Rue Road, Sanday Orkney KW17 2AZ
Erect four self-catering pods with communal foul drainage system, bicycle storage and associated landscaping, and upgrade an access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Burness in Orkney Islands
Burness, located in the Orkney Islands, is notable for its historical connections and contributions to various fields. The surname Burness is associated with several prominent individuals, including Courtney Taylor Burness, an American actress, and Don Burness, a celebrated All-American basketball player. Additionally, Gordon Burness made his mark as a soccer player in North America, while Pete Burness earned an Academy Award for his work in animation, showcasing the diverse talents linked to this name. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the cultural and historical significance of Burness may provide valuable context.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burness a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burness planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Burness
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Burness.
The most common application types near Burness were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.